Documentation
Quick Start

Quick Start Guide ⚡

Build and deploy your first SaaS application in just 10 minutes

10 minutes
Beginner

1Sign Up

Create your PluginForge account using Google OAuth for instant access.

  1. Go to PluginForge homepage
  2. Click "Get Started Free" button
  3. Sign in with your Google account
  4. Complete the onboarding wizard (optional)

💡 Tip: The onboarding wizard helps personalize your experience, but you can skip it and explore on your own.

2Choose a Template

Select a pre-built template to jumpstart your project.

  1. Navigate to Templates
  2. Browse available templates
  3. Click on "SaaS Starter" template
  4. Review the included features and plugins
  5. Click "Use This Template"

⚠️ Note: Some templates require a Pro or Premium subscription. Start with the free SaaS Starter template.

3Configure Your Project

Enter your project details and configure plugins.

  1. Enter a project name (e.g., "My Awesome SaaS")
  2. Add a description (optional)
  3. Click "Create Project"
  4. Wait for project generation (usually 5-10 seconds)

Project Name: my-awesome-saas
Description: A revolutionary SaaS platform

4Download Your Project

Download the generated project files to your computer.

  1. Click the download link (automatically triggered)
  2. Save the ZIP file to your computer
  3. Extract the ZIP file to a folder
  4. Open the folder in your code editor (VS Code recommended)

5Setup Environment

Configure your environment variables and install dependencies.

  1. Copy .env.example to .env.local
  2. Fill in your API keys and credentials
  3. Open terminal in project folder
  4. Run npm install
# Copy environment file
cp .env.example .env.local

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development server
npm run dev

6Deploy to Production

Deploy your app to Cloudflare Pages for free hosting.

  1. Build your project: npm run build
  2. Go to Cloudflare Pages
  3. Create a new project
  4. Upload the out directory
  5. Set environment variables in dashboard
  6. Deploy! 🚀

✅ Success: Your SaaS app is now live! Share the URL with your users.

🎉 Congratulations!

You've successfully built and deployed your first SaaS application!

Next Steps:

Need Help?